Library Technician 3

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for a Library Technician 3 at the DeLaMare Library, part of University Libraries. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The Library Technician 3 serves as a key member of the DeLaMare Library team, providing advanced library operations support, coordinating workflows, and delivering high-quality customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community users. This position is responsible for performing complex library support functions related to access, circulation, collections, resource management, and user services. This position will assist with the day-to-day operations of the DeLaMare Library, train and oversee employees, troubleshoot library service issues, maintain library records and systems, and support library initiatives that enhance access to resources and services. Additional duties may include coordinating projects, compiling reports, assisting with collection maintenance activities, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in a library or other cultural heritage institution, including two years of technical level experience performing duties such as copy cataloging, acquisitions, electronic resource management; and/or organizing, curating and accessing government publications.
One (1) year of experience as a Library Technician 2 in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an academic, science, engineering, or research library environment.
Experience coordinating library workflows and daily operations.
Experience training, leading, or supervising employees.
Experience using integrated library systems (ILS), particularly Alma.
Experience providing circulation, access services, or public service support.
Experience with collection maintenance, resource management, inventory projects, or technical services functions.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
Experience working with faculty, researchers, and students in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Performing complex library support functions related to access, circulation, collections, resource management, and user services.
Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the DeLaMare Library.
Training and overseeing employees.
Troubleshooting library service issues.
Maintaining library records and systems.
Supporting library initiatives that enhance access to resources and services.
Coordinating projects.
Compiling reports.
Assisting with collection maintenance activities.
Performing other duties as assigned.